Assistant Project Manager; Orleans

Company Overview

For over 40 years, Himmel’s Architectural Door and Hardware has provided quality products and services in the commercial door and architectural specialties industry. Himmel’s is a growing organization with locations in Nashville, New Orleans, Prairieville, Dallas, and Houston. We pride ourselves as the door opening experts, not simply a construction material supplier. Our family owned and operated company is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in the New Orleans Location.

The Project Management Team is the backbone of our growing business. This position is scheduled Monday – Thursday 7am – 4:30pm and Friday 7am – 3:30pm.

• Assist the project manager in all phases and aspects of the project
• Efficiently communicate and work with customers, vendors, and architects to be sure we are providing the best solution to meet the needs of the project
• Learn to manage projects from estimate, contract negotiation, submittals, procurement, change orders, delivery, billing, and closeout

• Experience reading plans & specifications
• Experience using industry specific software (Comsense)
• Familiar with Division 8 specifications and the construction Industry

• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook & Bluebeam
• Excellent multi-tasking & problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively perform in an advanced, fast-paced environment both individually as well as part of a team
• Needs to be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, positive and helpful demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills
• Must pass drug and alcohol screen and successfully complete random screens and pass a background check

• Competitive compensation and bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year and paid holidays
• Supplemental/voluntary insurance – Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability
• Advancement opportunity to grow your career
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Referral program

• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  8 hour shift, Monday to Friday
• Supplemental Pay Types:
  Bonus pay
• Education:
  
  High school or equivalent (Required)
• Experience:
  
  Project management 1 year (Required), Commercial Construction 1 year (Required)
• Work Location:
  
  In person